Hello all...hoping you have been enjoying your week and are getting ready for a relaxing weekend. I just had to share with you one of my days this past week. My friend, Robin Kaplan, who is the clothing designer I have the pleasure of working with on occasion, invited me and a few others to her lovely home for a private viewing of some of her gorgeous clothes.
Robin garment dyes each and every piece herself. This day, Robin's color was "pearl"....and I just had to try and capture the loveliness of these pieces hanging on the weathered fence near the dyeing tubs. Each piece took the dye differently depending on the fabric.....silks, of course.
Other pieces hung on a nearby clothing rack waiting their turn.
(Robin)
We were treated to yummy snacks while we tried on anything our hearts desired.
(Colleen)
Oh, how much fun it was.....like playing dressup in a queen's closet.
(Kathee and Melinda)
What started out to be a very organized table ladden with Robin's collections, a few hours later turned into a mass of wonderful colors and fabrics.....we just had too much fun dressing each other up.
A sea of threads displayed in one of Robin's design rooms.....I loved the colors.
Melinda and Robin brain-storming on a new design.
This is one of Melinda's amazing wedding gown designs created with recycled fabrics. Perfect for that romantic seaside exchanging of vows.
My closet plays host to four more pieces of Robin's beautiful clothing....thank you Robin. What a fun day it was!
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While visiting with Robin, she and her friends expressed an interest in learning basic wire wrapping and fundamentals of jewelry design. As a result, I have put together such a class which will be held in Robin's very charming home on the central coast of California. And through Robin's graciousness, I am able to open up the class to those of you who would like to join us.
The class will be a two-day workshop, July 16 & 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For all of the details, please download the flyer below. Reservations can be made by contacting me via email. Just click on the "contact" button above.
10 comments:
Oh how I adore fashion! Especially unique and feminine like your friend Robin's designs! Thank you for sharing a lovely post. Have a wonderful weekend.
Cheers,
Holly
Oh, to be less fluffy! I'd love to wear pretty things again!
Hi Diana, love your blog, just stopped by to say HI! Melinda is my neighbor, small world. Hope you are well! Keshet
Wow, looks like I left California just a tad too early! And, oooohhh, her new "Pearl" line looks divine~only four new pieces?
Hi Diana,
looks like you had a wonderful time!Gorgeous dresses!!Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend..
Hugs,
Marie
Oh wow! How fun! Colleen looks fab!!! Steff:)
Oh what a dream to meet Robin & see her home/studio!!!! And how I WISH I lived in Cali!!!! You know it is my hearts desire! I can tell anyone who takes a class from you... they will never be sorry they jumped into the abiss... It's a gift I am thankful for everyday! I loved seeing all the colors in this post!!! Stunning! Hugs! Charlene
Diana, where is the workshop being held? I am very interested in taking the class.
Robin is an amazing designer. Your jewelry is the adornment that would add the crowning touch.
What a fun day you had...
Oh wow!! I have admired Robin's designs on your blog in the past and what a treat to see them again. They are all so gorgeous and romantic. Your new class looks like a lot of fun and will be a hit! :-)
Oh, to have been with you I would have thought I died and went to fashion heaven. Robin does amazing work. Lucky you. Maybe I'll get to see in person you wearing something in August. That would be fun.
xo
jo
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